Hiring: Senior Security Engineer - Red Team Company: Microsoft Location: Redmond, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:42:05 Target Skills & Keywords : .NET, Azure, C#, C++, Penetration Testing, PowerShell, Python, Rust About the job Experience: •4+ years experience in security or related field •3+ years experience in security or related field •4+ years of experience in identifying security vulnerabilities, software development lifecycle, large-scale computing, modeling, cyber security, and anomaly detection •4+ years of experience with coding or scripting in languages such as C#, Python, C++, Go, PowerShell, .NET, Rust, or other comparable programming languages Required Skills: •Discover and exploit vulnerabilities end-to-end in order to assess the security of services •Execute and lead Red Team operations using real world adversarial tactics and techniques to validate a production service's ability to detect, investigate, and respond •Advocate for security change across the company through building partnerships and clearly communicating impact of risks •Analyze a wide array of data sources to identify potential security weaknesses and breach points within Microsoft’s infrastructure •Prototype tools and techniques to scale and accelerate offensive emulation and vulnerability discovery •Partner cross-functionally with Blue Teams to improve readiness and produce solutions for defenders and customers •Analyze simulated adversary tactics and communications, enriching our defensive tactics and threat intelligence •Embody our Culture and Values Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years experience in security or related field •OR Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years experience in security or related field •Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. •Penetration Testing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year. •This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Compensation: •$119,800 - $234,700 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!